Marselle, M.R., Bowler, D.E., Watzema, J. et al., Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research, German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research, Institute for Psychological Sciences, De Montfort University

The text discusses the impact of urbanization on mental health and biodiversity. It focuses on the relationship between street trees, a crucial component of urban greenspace, and mental well-being. A study in Leipzig, Germany, analyzed the association of street tree density and species richness with antidepressant prescriptions for inhabitants. The findings suggest that higher street tree density within 100 meters of homes is associated with a lower rate of antidepressant prescriptions, particularly for individuals with low socio-economic status. This underscores the potential mental health benefits of daily contact with nature through street trees in urban planning and health interventions.

Palabras clave: Salud mental, desarrollo urbanístico, prescripción natural, depresión, espacios verdes, planificación urbana